
Sebastian Ludwig
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About me
Customer Care Center & Reservations Manager at Europa-Park
Education

Elisabeth Langgaesser Gymnasium, Alzey
2006 - 2015A-Level Mathematics, Geography, Physics 1,6 (german grading scale)Activities and Societies: EU Project COMENIUS, Project group Video Student exchange programs in the USA, UK, Denmark and Poland

University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management
2018 - 2019Master of Science - MS Hospitality and Tourism Management 3.925 GPAActivities and Societies: Member of Future Theme Park Leaders Association, TEA@UCF, Rosen Film Club. Researched about “Queue Management Systems in Theme Parks” and “Talent Development”.Harris Rosen Hospitality Management Scholarship.

Fernuniversität Hagen
2012 - 2017Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Economics 2,4 (german grading scale)Finished first three years of studies besides high-school.Thesis in: "Overbooking in the aviation - a welfare perspective".
Experience

Institut Für Jugendmanagement
Sept 2013 - Sept 2014Student TraineeEarned leading, decision making, written and verbal communication skills in creating and developing own projects.Consulted to develop new products, by analyzing needs and current products.Created videos, pictures and content for social media websites, as well as flyers and promotional material.Planned, led and educated youth group with up to 50 students; After trainee still active as a volunteer.

The Rimrock Resort Hotel
Jul 2015 - Sept 2015Junior ServerDelivered prompt and proper service to a professional standard as a junior server with an international team.
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Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015Fright Nights Actor/BreakerInteracted and scared guests as a scare actor, with attention to cast and guest safety and efficiency.Ensured cast followed proper rotation as well as giving performance feedback to cast and supervisor.

Europa-Park
Apr 2016 - Jan 2017Ride OperatorTrained new employees at attractions to ensure safety and efficiency.Evacuated guest safely out of the attraction, during a ride stop.Greeted guest at the entrance of the attraction, ensured that everyone was able to ride and guided guest to other attractions when required or requested.Operated the ride and monitored to ensure safety and efficiency.Grouped the guests and checked the restraints.Provided outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment in the second biggest theme park in Europe in one of the mayor rollercoasters (Euro-Sat) serving up to 18,000 customers daily.Technical abilities in working at VR attraction (Alpenexpress), ticketing systems and cash handling skills. Show less

University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Feb 2018 - May 2019Teachers AssistantGraded the students and recognized outstanding work in two classes (100 students total) with adhering to deadlines.Data analysis project, with attention to detail, on finding the best location for a timeshare.Researched and wrote bibliographies on different topics in the hotel and food & beverage operations.Consulted in develop new ways of teaching the subjects by analyzing the needs and knowledge of students.

Universal Orlando Resort
May 2019 - Jul 2020Take initiative to solve guest situations concerning ride requirements, special needs, and tickets.Expressed issues from daily operations to leaders to create a better product for the guest. Provide exemplary guest service and crowed control to deliver an outstanding service experience.Report issues and new ideas in guest satisfaction meetings to further enhance the guest experience.Solve guest situations concerning ride requirements, special needs, and virtual line system.Employee of the month for providing excellent customer service, while helping out the whole team and leadership.
Guest Services Coordinator
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020Premium Services Attendant - Virtual Line - Universal's Volcano Bay
May 2019 - Dec 2019

LEGOLAND Florida Resort
Jul 2020 - Jan 2021Guest Service Team LeadSolved park-wide problems as Manager on Duty for Guest Services.Optimization of the Guest Services area and creation of a Guest Services standard operating procedure (SOP) for better and more efficient interaction between guests and employees.Support of the online team for guest's inquiries, complaints, and surveys. In addition, helped with collecting KPIs.Voted star of the month by the park management, helping out other departments earning the value „We Care“.

Europa-Park
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022Front Office AssociateFront Office Associate at El Andaluz & Castillo AlcazarCheck-in/-out of guests and provided assistance with all guest inquiriesHelped to educate the trainees in the department and share the knowledge.
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Hootsuite Platform Certification 2018
Hootsuite AcademyAug 2018 - View certificate

Serving it Right Certificate
Go2HR - the resource for people in tourismJun 2015 - View certificate

ProServe Liquor Certificate
Alberta Gaming and Liquor CommissionJul 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sebastian LudwigIAAPA EMEA Young Professional of 2023 IAAPA Mar 2024 The IAAPA Young Professional of the Year Award honors members who demonstrate a dedication to the attractions industry through strong leadership, teamwork, and integrity, while continually developing their knowledge and experience, necessary in this ever-changing business. The Young Professional must also be a strong advocate of IAAPA’s mission to support, grow, and nurture the amusement park and attractions industry.
- Awarded to Sebastian LudwigHarris Rosen Hospitality Management Scholarship Harris Rosen Oct 2018
- Awarded to Sebastian LudwigFirst Prize movie award „Klappe die 175“ Sparkasse Worms-Aley-Ried Sep 2013
- Awarded to Sebastian LudwigFirst Prize math award „Monoid" Institut of Mathematics at University Mainz Nov 2011
- Awarded to Sebastian LudwigPrize of the District Administrator in Mathematics - Nov 2009
Volunteer Experience
Show Ambassador
Issued by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) on Jun 2018
Associated with Sebastian LudwigYouth Group Supervisor
Issued by Institut Für Jugendmanagement on Oct 2012
Associated with Sebastian Ludwig
Languages
- geGerman
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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